Holdfast: Nations At War News

Good fellows of the Holdfast community we’re kicking off the new year by taking a much-needed look at the game’s audio. Having trouble hearing those valiant officers in command in the chaos-ridden battlefield of Holdfast? Fret no longer as it’s now a thing of the past.

Should you be looking at further customising your experience you can easily do so by heading over to the game’s audio settings. Configure voice chat, weapons, artillery, weather and a whole lot more audio sliders individually.

Wondering about what’s next to come? Continue reading below.

[h2]What’s Next?[/h2]

Performance improvements will be the primary focus of the upcoming release hitting Holdfast this Q1 2025. Despite the major complexities involved in optimising massive 150+ players battles, everyone in the team is committed to delivering a smoother experience.

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Here’s to another great year of Holdfast with you, our most beloved community. You enable us to make this all happen. A thank you and salute from all of us at Anvil Game Studios as we move onwards to yet another exciting year for Holdfast.

Until next time, we wish you all the best and may good health be yours. :oheart:





Changelog 103 - Game Version 2.29.9145.24427

Features & Improvements (1) ● Performed a multitude of changes to master audio and improve voice chat legibility.
::» Audio settings have been reset to this effect.

Gameplay Additions (4) ● Adjusted the collisions on Engineer-built sandbags.
● Reduced the damage Trench Raiders can tank when shot at by firearms.
::» Introduced a load screen tip to inform players that armoured Trench Raiders can quickly face their demise by landing a headshot.
● Players can now change weapons while the Officer Orders ‘Q’ menu is open by using the scroll wheel.
● Reload indicator tips no longer show if the player runs out of ammunition.

Bug Fixes (9) ● Solved multiple recurring exceptions on the client.
● Experimental fix towards an infrequent visual error which causes the player’s score to infinitely rise.
● Solved an issue which infrequently caused the server to hang.
● Corrected a typo in the Hero’s Dread feat description.
● Corrected a typo in the Ordinary and Able Seaman feats.
● Solved an issue with the Pershing daily mission.
● Solved an issue where Engineer-built sandbags didn’t show the dithering effect if players were standing in them.
● Corrected a typo in the Shore Watch daily mission.
● Solved an issue with incorrect LODs near the cave on Kingsman Bay.


Click here for the full change log.





- Anvil Game Studios

Refleax, Rycon, Dreas, Walki, Jackson, Harper, Storey, UberJuice, Stan, Gest, Matt, Grandayy, Charles:Cute_Rat: & Winston (The Cat).

Holdfast is now on sale for a whopping 75% off! Dive into the trenches of Frontlines or stand shoulder to shoulder on the smoke filled battlefields of Nations At War with Holdfast's largest game sale to date. Plus all DLC is now available up to 60% off.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/589290/Holdfast_Nations_At_War/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/25824/Great_War_Pack/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/13424/Holdfast_Collectors_Edition/

There's never been a better time to hop on Holdfast and engage in all the shenanigans and cinematic chaos of Holdfast. Why not take it a step further by joining our official Discord? From daily public events to regimental communities there's plenty to sink your teeth into by being part of the great Holdfast community.


[h2]Frontlines 2.0! To The Trenches[/h2]

December 19th Frontlines 2.0 released free for all owners of Holdfast: Nations At War. Give the trailer a watch and check out the major release blog post before diving in to the rest.

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Read The Blog
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/503937773532610926

The initial reception for this update has been brilliant and it's been a blast joining in on the grand charges, raiding of trenches with you fellows and gathering feedback! Today we have issued a small update to address some of this feedback along with tackling some of the bugs. A full list of the changes can be found at the bottom of the blog.

Your support always comes most appreciated. It allows us to continue developing the game we all love and bring this genre of roleplay warfare games into the limelight. We wish you all the best for the holidays and until next time, may good health be yours. :oheart:





Changelog 103 - Game Version 2.28.9120.28855

Count ● 14 new features and improvements.
● 12 gameplay additions.
● 3 Holdfast SDK additions.
● 1 graphical addition
● 2 server configuration additions.
● 19 bug fixes.

Click here for the full change log.





- Anvil Game Studios

Refleax, Rycon, Dreas, Walki, Jackson, Harper, Storey, UberJuice, Stan, Gest, Matt, Grandayy, Charles:Cute_Rat: & Winston (The Cat).

Gentlemen! The time has come to head back to the trenches once again to fight for king and country. Engage in a 150+ player WW1 experience spanning land and sea in this FREE total conversion DLC for Holdfast: Nations At War.

There's a whole lot to get through in this one so before diving in take a watch of the official Frontlines release trailer below.

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Holdfast Great War Pack
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/25824/Great_War_Pack/

[h2]The Trench Raider[/h2]

Storm the trenches as the armoured trench raider class. Equipped with a trench gun, a trusty axe and a handful of smoke or HE grenades, this fellow will clear a trench in no time should you let him get close.

Their armour does more than just make them look dashing, when face on to enemies you'll take significantly less damage as you surge forward in a rage with the 'Raid' ability gathering yourself an additional 20% speed boost.



A sturdy headshot will still stop these fellows in their tracks however so do watch out for those crack shots!

[h2]10 New Diverse Battlefields[/h2]

10 new unique battlefields have been released alongside this update. 4 new invasion scenarios and 6 new offensive maps ready to set the stage for some Frontlines glory.

Over The Top (Invasion)
Inspired by great period films of our times. Over The Top offers an immersive trench experience. With rows of dug in trench lines and no mans land, fight your way to the final train yard objective and secure a victory for the allied forces.

Estate (Invasion)
Battle up the steep cliffs from the bombarded shorelines and capture the grand Estate that overlooks a trench filled battleground.

Kingsman Bay (Invasion)
Storm the beaches and fortresses of Kingsman Bay and assert dominance over the chains of rocky coastlines.

Red Tides (Invasion)
Push your way across multiple islands with support from the Dreadnoughts and 3-inch Gunboats then siege the great fortress that overlooks the field of play.

Archipelago (Offensive)
Tropical and engaging! Archipelago features an explosive mixture of naval and land warfare.

Charleville (Offensive)
Fight for supremacy over the town of Charleville, full of alleyways, murals, buildings and a grand clock tower.

Stalemate (Offensive)
Get close up and personal with your enemy on this cramped rocky offensive map that truly represents the chaos of shotgun warfare.

Junction (Offensive)
The winner of the Battlefield Forger 2.0 mapping contest Junction, created by Spammy McJunkmail, puts you in a battle across railroads overlooked by harsh cliffs. Take control of the station or defend the factory that overlooks this industrial hub.

..... and a whole lot more! Play today to discover Requiem and Depot.

[h2]Hailing Aloud[/h2]

Bark orders or hail from afar with the brand new loudhailer! This useful tool will be made available for officers and captains across both the WW1 and Napoleonic fronts. With an increased VoIP range and a sprinkle of reverb this is most definitely going to be an officers dream.


[h2]Daunting Coast Gun[/h2]

Defends the shores from enemy invaders with the powerful Coastal Gun making its way to the coasts of Frontlines. This great beast can take down Steamboats and leaves a pretty nasty mark on infantrymen too.



[h2]2-Gun Steamboat[/h2]

Hop aboard the 2-Gun Steamboat and assist your allies landing on the shorelines with blasts of 3-inch shelling. This grand new artillery ship will be of great help when storming the beaches and fortresses of Frontlines' invasion scenarios.



[h2]Weapon Unlocks[/h2]

Following through with the introduction of the decorated weapons for Nations At War, Frontlines now too has a whole slew of new firearms to unlock. With entirely new models, textures and designs these weapons will make you stand out as you launch your assault over the top.

Check these new weapons out in first-person by pressing the 'C' key.



[h2]Winter Uniforms[/h2]

Wrap up warm from the cold with the newly introduced Winter Uniforms for the Rifleman class. Inspired by the Battlefield Forger Uniform winning entry by Binghampton, these exceptional uniforms keep you nice and toasty during these winter months.



This post truly doesn’t do justice to the amount of new features and changes for this major update for the game so be sure to take a read of the entire changelog below and keep an eye out for more yet to come.

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Your support always comes most appreciated. It allows us to continue developing the game we all love and bring this genre of roleplay warfare games into the limelight. We wish you all the best for the holidays and until next time, may good health be yours. :oheart:





Changelog 102 - Game Version 2.27.0000.00000

Count ● 14 new features and improvements.
● 12 gameplay additions.
● 3 Holdfast SDK additions.
● 1 graphical addition
● 2 server configuration additions.
● 19 bug fixes.

Click here for the full change log.





- Anvil Game Studios

Refleax, Rycon, Dreas, Walki, Jackson, Harper, Storey, UberJuice, Stan, Gest, Matt, Grandayy, Charles:Cute_Rat: & Winston (The Cat).

Incoming! Prepare to head back to the trenches once more with the major Frontlines 2.0 update releasing December 19th 2024.

Embark on large scale amphibious invasions and advance through war torn trench lines in this major release coming for free to the game. From a new class to a whole lot more this update will land us back in the trenches before Christmas.



Over the course of the days leading up to the release we'll be sharing some sneak previews of some of the new additions to the game. Take a read below to checkout today's sneak peak.

[h2]The Trench Raider![/h2]

Storm the trenches as the armoured trench raider class. Equipped with a Trench Gun, a trusty axe and a handful of smoke or HE grenades, this fellow will clear a trench in no time should you let him get close.


Their armour does more than just make them look dashing, when face on to enemies you'll take significantly less damage as you surge forward in a rage with the 'Raid' ability gathering yourself an additional 20% speed boost.

A sturdy headshot will still stop these fellows in their tracks however so do watch out for those crack shots!

[h2]Hailing Aloud![/h2]

Bark orders or hail from afar with the brand new loudhailer! This useful tool will be made available for officers and captains across both the WW1 and Napoleonic fronts. With an increased VOIP range and a sprinkle of reverb this is most definitely going to be an officers dream.


[h2]Over The Top![/h2]

1 of the 10 new maps coming to the game with this release will be the new invasion map 'Over The Top'. Inspired by great period films of our times this cinematic masterpiece offers an immersive trench experience.



With rows of dug in trench lines and no mans land, fight your way to the final train yard objective and secure a victory for the allied forces.

Be sure to join the official Discord where we’ll be featuring snippets of the update leading to the release just on the horizon. Keep your eyes peeled as we have plenty more in store for Holdfast’s Napoleonic and WW1 fronts.

discord.gg/holdfastgame

Your support always comes most appreciated and it allows us to continue developing the game we all love to bring this genre of roleplay warfare games into the limelight. Until next time, may good health be yours. :oheart:

See you good fellows soon in the trenches.





- Anvil Game Studios

Refleax, Rycon, Dreas, Walki, Jackson, Harper, Storey, UberJuice, Stan, Gest, Matt, Grandayy, Charles:Cute_Rat: & Winston (The Cat).

Make ready for the whistle! Holdfast is making an impactful return to the WW1 era with a soon to release major update, Frontlines 2.0. Featuring a new class, the Trench Raider, 10 new maps and a whole load more of new surprise features and additions, it’ll be time to go over the top before the year ends.

Staying true to the original release, Frontlines 2.0 will also be released as a free DLC update for the game. Anyone who owns or purchases the base Holdfast: Nations At War game will also receive Frontlines WW1 at no extra cost. See you in the trenches this winter.



View The Teaser Trailer
https://youtu.be/IML-X_g0Mm0

Be sure to join the official Discord where we’ll be featuring snippets of the update leading to the release just on the horizon. Keep your eyes peeled as we have plenty more in store for Holdfast’s Napoleonic and WW1 fronts.

discord.gg/holdfastgame

Your support always comes most appreciated and it allows us to continue developing the game we all love to bring this genre of roleplay warfare games into the limelight. Until next time, may good health be yours. :oheart:





- Anvil Game Studios

Refleax, Rycon, Dreas, Walki, Jackson, Harper, Storey, UberJuice, Stan, Gest, Matt, Grandayy, Charles:Cute_Rat: & Winston (The Cat).